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Choose an organization that has adjusted, adapted, or redefined
itself to withstand the test of time. Create a concept map
illustrating the organization's innovative progression that led to
its success. In your concept map, include the following:
1. The name of the organization and its innovation.
2. Trends that led to the innovation.
3. Innovation-related values and vision of the organization.
4. Steps and strategies that led to the organization's innovative
success.
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Unit 7 Reading
Networking for Your Career
Networking is another stepping stone to taking control of your
goals for your future. In the modern world, in fact,
networking is becoming more and more important as we are
seeing the amazing growth and popularity of many online
networking avenues such as Facebook™, MyspaceTM,
Twitter™, and LinkedIn™ to name just a few. Most of us are

becoming quite familiar with social networking; however, the
kind of networking that will be especially important for your
future success is professional networking.
When we talk about professional networking, we are talking
about the relationships that you are building with people who
can somehow contribute and support your academic and career
success. Maybe your current supervisor realizes that you
are taking online classes in order to advance within the
company and has supported you in this endeavor. This
supervisor
is an important part of your network. Maybe a classmate who is
working on a similar degree program has suggested a
class that you should take. This classmate is an important part
of your network. There are many different ways to build a
professional network; however, it takes time and ongoing effort,
so it would be a good idea to start building or adding to
your own professional network NOW!
Advantages of Professional Networking
• Career Opportunities

Many jobs are now found through professional networking, so it
will be important for you to start building a strong network
of friends and colleagues well before you are ready to make a
career change or look for a new job. According to the
United States Department of Labor, approximately 70% of all
jobs obtained in the country are secured through
networking.
• Advice and Support
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There are many people out there who have been where you are
now. As you add more people to your professional
network, you are also building a strong support base for
yourself. It is amazing how many people will be willing to offer
your ideas and insights that will help you to reach your goals.
• Confidence and Trust
As you begin to build a strong network, you are building a
foundation for your own success. Your network will consist of
people who support you, people who know what you are capable

of, and people you can trust and rely upon.
Powerful Networking Tools
Please explore the following resources to find out about
powerful networking tools that are within your reach!
LinkedIn™~ LinkedIn is an amazing online resource that
provides a wide variety of networking tools and opportunities.
Read more about LinkedIn at the WorkBloom website.
WorkBloom Networking Center™ ~ Take a Web Fieldtrip to
learn more about building a personal network. Go to
the WorkBloom Networking Center and review the many
different networking resources.
Access the Student Life area of the university main page by
selecting the Community Center tab located across the top
of your campus page to the right of the My Studies tab. Explore
this area to see how you can begin building a network of
classmates, instructors, and professionals by getting involved!
• Clubs and Professional Groups

• Honor Societies
• Personal and Professional Growth Workshops
• Student Organization Fair
http://workbloom.com/linkedin/linkedin.aspx
http://workbloom.com/networking-center.aspx
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Building Your Professional Network
Use your goal setting and critical thinking skills to begin
building or strengthening your professional network now while
you
are still in school. Before you know it, you will be completing
your degree and focusing on the next stage of your career
development. A strong network of family, friends, relatives,
classmates, colleagues, and co-workers will be critical to your
ongoing career success. Use this three-step approach to build
your network:
ABC’s of Networking
A. Act Now!

One of the most important things you should understand about
the whole networking process is that it is something that
takes time and effort. If you wait to begin building your
network, you will be putting yourself at a definite disadvantage.
Start building your network now!
B. Build a Strong Foundation
Even if you do not realize it, your network already exists at
least to some extent. However, it will not thrive and flourish
unless you pay close attention to it and care for it. Therefore, it
is extremely important that you begin to recognize the
critical elements of your network and to utilize them. You have
family members, friends, and relatives who are at the core
or first degree of your network. You now need to make sure this
core group is strong and reliable by strengthening your
relationships with members, helping members when you can,
and also seeking help from members when you need it.
Remember, a strong network is based on a firm commitment
from all members! You should also keep in mind that this
group is the foundation of your network, so you must constantly
strive to add to and treat it as the platform upon which
you will build a more expansive network.
C. Concentrate on Future Connections

According to Lisa Chau in her article Networking, Social
Media, and the Six Degrees of Separation (2012), one of the
most important elements of networking is the focus on constant
expansion. In other words, your network should be in a
constant state of construction, and you should always be
looking for ways to build out from your first degree contacts
(friends, family) toward second, third and even fourth degree
contacts. Maybe there is a neighbor you waive to as you are
out walking your dog, how might you include this person as a
second degree contact?
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Who else might you want to meet or get to know at some point?
What kind of people could help you reach your career
goals? These would be your third and fourth degree contacts.
Start making a list of future connections now and work with
your first and second degree contacts to build your future
connections.
Apply the ABC’s of Networking by completing the following
chart. Use this chart as a blueprint for building your
professional network. Your goal should be to continue adding
names in all three contact areas and to consistently

increase your strength ratings by concentrating on building
stronger contacts.
Seven Practical Steps for Networking
It is not hard to build a professional network, but it does take
time, effort, and ongoing commitment. In fact, building a
network is much like growing a tomato plant. In both cases, the
first step is to plant the seed (Rothberg, 2013). However,
you cannot stop there or the seed will never sprout and you will
never get to reap the benefits of your plant or network.
Really, the hard work comes once the seed is in the ground
because it is totally dependent upon you for the care and
nurturing it is going to need in order to grow into something
strong.
But what are the seeds of networking, so to speak? How do you
get started? Stephen Rothberg, author of Networking for
College Students and Recent Graduates: Top 7 Steps You Can
Take Now, offers some practical steps you can take in
order to build or strengthen your professional network:
1. Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering offers a wonderful opportunity for you to meet

and work with people from all different backgrounds and
occupations. Maybe you already work in a volunteer capacity,
but you have never thought of it as an opportunity to
network. One of the best ways for people to get to know you is
for them to see you in action and this is just what takes
place during any volunteer opportunity.
2. Explore Internship Opportunities
An internship can be a great way to get a preview of the career
field you are pursuing, and it can also provide you with
many skills and contacts that will benefit you in the long run.
Explore the Web for excellent resources on internships.
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3. Consider Employment Opportunities
Work environments provide some of the most beneficial
networking opportunities of all. If you are already working, find
opportunities to network with co-workers, supervisors, and
managers. Let the people you work with know that you are
going

to school and are serious about making some career
advancements. If you do not already work, start thinking about
possible part or full-time opportunities that would help you to
build skills and contacts related to your career area.
4. Identify Mentors
A mentor can be anyone who can offer you practical career
advice, guidance, and ongoing support. In fact, the person
you select for your informational interview may actually end up
being a mentor to you. Think about people you admire,
respect, and trust; these are the kinds of people who can provide
strong mentoring relationships. Reach out, ask them for
guidance, and be up front in letting them know that you want to
learn from them. Mentoring can be an amazing process!
5. Advisors and Professors
Your advisors and professors generally have a wealth of
experience that lies outside of the office or classroom, thus
then can be extremely valuable additions to your networks. Get
to know them by asking questions, trusting them, and
seeking advice and guidance.

6. Professional and Organizations
Based on your career choice, become a member of a regional
and/or national professional association that will allow you
better network in career field. Example: For a human resources
career, you might want to become a member of the
Society for Humana Resources Management (SHRM).
7. Think Networking
Just about anyone you know can be a vital part of your
professional network; however, it is likely that you often miss
opportunities to add to your network because you are not
―thinking networking. In other words, you have to let people
know about yourself, your career plans and your educational
goals. Once they see where you are headed, they will
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begin to help guide you on your path. Never miss an opportunity
to add to your network! That neighbor who walks her
dog and waives at you, may be the best contact you could ever
make.

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References:
Chau, Lisa. (2012). Networking, social media, and the six
degrees of separation. Economic Intelligence. Retrieved from
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/economic-
intelligence/2012/07/13/networking-social-media-and-the
sixdegreesof-seperation
Rothberg, Steven. (2013) Networking for college students and
recent graduates: Top 7 steps you can take now.
WorkBloom. Retrieved from
http://workbloom.com/articles/networking/networking-for-
college-students-and-
recentgraduates.aspx
United States Department of Labor. (n.d.). Mastering soft skills
for workplace success 77 networking. Retrieved from
http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/Networking.pdf
WorkBloom. (2013). LinkedIn. Retrieved from

WorkBloom. (2013). Networking center. Retrieved from
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